The Move - The Words of Aaron (The Old Grey Whistle Test 1971) HD

The Move performed two songs, Ella James and this one, The Words of Aaron, for the November 30, 1971 edition of The Old Grey Whistle Test. While the full episode was wiped by the BBC, the Move clips survive as inserts.

The Move underwent several lineup changes throughout their career. The original lineup included Roy Wood, Bev Bevan, Carl Wayne, Trevor Burton, and Ace Kefford.

By the early 1970s, the lineup had shifted significantly. The later version of The Move featured Roy Wood, Bev Bevan, and Jeff Lynne, who joined in 1970. This trio was instrumental in the formation of the Electric Light Orchestra (ELO), which began as a side project before becoming their primary focus. The Move officially disbanded in 1972 as ELO gained popularity.

Bill Hunt, who is also in the clip, joined The Move in 1971. He was part of the band during its later phase. He was also a part of early ELO. After The Move, he continued to work with Roy Wood in Wizzard.

Maybe the years have told you
Do you remember when life was just a new day?
You know the story don't you?
The one they told you when life was slipping away

Aah! look at the brand new day
Sitting here upon the milky way
Aah! look at the dancing girls
Sitting holding hands across the world

You got a brand new lady
Just like the one you left down in some other place
Reading all the letters
Saw your face coming through on the ouija board

Aah! look at the brand new day
Sitting here upon the milky way
Aah! look at the dancing girls
Sitting holding hands across the world

You heard the words of aaron
He spoke the truth in these things both great and small
You can throw away the ashes

You sweep them over the world on your own accord
Did you know the real answer?
You'd see the kind of mistakes that you can't afford

*Written by Jeff Lynne
*Produced by Roy Wood and Jeff Lynne

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[RadicalRoots]

This is turning into one of my favourites songs recently. Nice!

[jeffswartz]

"Message from the Country" is an outstanding record! They did it as a contractual obligation as ELO was their prospect, but this has some awesome songs by Lynne and Wood!

[godzuks]

Fabulous song, Roy Wood what a fucking cool dude..camera work epic..absolutely love it.. rock on..

[markporter]

The definition of eclecticism: Roy Wood strumming on bass, Bill Hunt punctuating on electric bassoon and flute, and Jeff Lynne on electric piano and lead vocals.
A terrific Move tune, deftly delivered!

[wbertie]

The finest rock bassoon I've seen

[TwoBassed]

Any band Roy Wood was in made amazing music!

[martin.ballard]

i had no idea about this hand. Best thing I've come across in a long while.

[liverpoolpictorial]

Loved The Move as a kid. I was more into soul and reggae, but they just done something for me.

[Peter-Burbank]

Why am I only now seeing this? .. love it!

[shockthemonkey]

This is by far the best rendition of this song - more drive and energy than the studio version

[mickthemerciless]

The Move were such an interesting band.

[mrbniederer]

I’m a California Man! Great Move song!

[roberthenahan]

People are so lucky nowadays compared to back then to have such easy access to so much interesting music.

[stevenpincock]

The move made some fantastic music even the first ever record played at the launch of radio one

[Bonnie-TheHealingChicken-jygp]

I overcooked my kitchen duties because of that. Definitely it’s worth the awe.

[Mark-tdux]

So much talent on one TV studio floor.

[davidmacgregor]

80% of the first ELO lineup here, Roy Wood, Jeff Lynne, Bev Bevan and Bill Hunt, there is only ELO's violinist Steve Woolam missing here.

[Mudge]

It’s easy to to see where fellow brummies Duran Duran possibly got their inspiration for “The Chauffeur”. In all, this track sounds way beyond its time of creation. A rare OGWT one that I’ve can’t recall, the quality, as seen, is overwhelming in many respects.
Roy and Jeff both prodigious talents, it’s not surprising they parted and blossomed all the more.

[bennyandersen]

Wow, I did not know this setup and only recognised the drummer. Marvellous tune. Yes, this was lots of talents in a small place. 😊

[howardtennenhouse]

Love it.I wish ELO would have carried on more in the Move style.They needed Wood.